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Decretive

De-cre′tive

,
Adj.
[From L.
decretum
. See
Decree
,
Noun.
]
Having the force of a decree; determining.
The will of God is either
decretive
or perceptive.
Bates.

Definition 2024

decretive

decretive

English

Adjective

decretive ‎(comparative more decretive, superlative most decretive)

  1. Having the authority of a decree.

References

  • Chambers's Etymological Dictionary, 1896, p. 114

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈkɹiːtɪv/

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